French Team Strengthens America's Cup Bid with Olympic Veterans
Olympic gold medallists Diego Botin and Florian Trittel join the French team for the 38th America's Cup in 2027, now sponsored by La Roche-Posay. The rebranded team will feature a star-studded lineup and aims to leverage innovation and heritage to win the prestigious event.
Spain's Olympic sailing champions, Diego Botin and Florian Trittel, have made a substantial career move by joining the French team for the 38th America's Cup slated for 2027. This strategic decision was made public during a recent announcement revealing La Roche-Posay as the team's new sponsor.
The renowned skincare brand from L'Oreal Groupe, previously associated with the French SailGP Team, will now headline the rebranded La Roche-Posay Racing Team. Alexandra Reni-Catherine, the global brand general manager, highlighted America's Cup as a blend of tradition and cutting-edge innovation.
The French team, formerly known as the K-Challenge Team, has announced its nine-member lineup for the 2027 event in Naples. Alongside the seasoned Botin and Trittel, the crew includes talents like Quentin Delapierre, Jason Saunders, and others poised to make a mark on this historic sporting stage.
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